獅子 — meaning in English

English meaning

• lion noun A large, powerfully built wild cat native to Africa and parts of India, the male typically having a shaggy mane.
• tawny adj Of a light brownish-orange colour, like a lion's coat.

Senses

獅子 is used for these senses in English:

• lion (in particular) A male lion, as opposed to a lioness, which is characterized by having a flowing shaggy mane and taking little part in hunting, which can be done cooperatively.
• lion A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.
• tawny A light brown to brownish orange colour.

lion — full definition

1. noun A large, powerfully built wild cat native to Africa and parts of India, the male typically having a shaggy mane.
2. noun A person admired for courage, strength, or ferocity, or a celebrity attracting great attention.

tawny — full definition

1. adj Of a light brownish-orange colour, like a lion's coat.
2. noun A light brownish-orange colour.
3. noun A sweet, aged fortified wine (tawny port) known for its brownish-orange colour.

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